The Building Brighter Futures Plan for Cleveland Metropolitan School district. According to the CMSD "After a year of gathering input from scholars, parents, educators, community partners, and others, as well as reviewing data on enrollment and building conditions, CMSD CEO Dr. Morgan presented the recommendation for our Building Brighter Futures (BBF) initiative to the Board of Education on November 5, 2025. The BBF initiative takes bold action to right-size, stabilize, and secure a brighter future for CMSD scholars. For more than 20 years, CMSD has faced declining enrollment, dropping from 70,000 students in 2004 to just 34,000 today, while continuing to operate 90 school buildings, many in need of repair. Combined with a looming $150 million deficit, these challenges demand decisive action to ensure a sustainable future for students. These recommendations will have a significant impact on nearly every school in CMSD."